Lessons from an Icon

From the Millennium Tarot, the King of Pentacles:

George Washington would roll over in his grave if he could see this artistic rendering of himself wearing a crown; the armor peeking out from beneath the robe is more his style.  Elected unanimously as the first President of the United States, Washington had the ability to rally disconnected or opposing groups of people into a whole, whether it was as the leader of an army or a new country.  He was a major influence in the creation of a strong, well-financed national government and a profitable trade agreement with Great Britain.  In his Farewell Address, Washington made three points relevant to Americans as a group or as individuals today:
1) "avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace" - try diplomacy and compromise first (it's usually cheaper)
2) "to have revenue there must be taxes" - you don't get something for nothing
3) "[avoid] ungenerously throwing upon posterity the burden which we ourselves ought to bear” - don't create a mess and leave it for someone else to clean up

From the Success Cards comes "Creativity:"

"The joy of spirit lies in action." ~ P.B. Shelley

Though the urge to create may come in many shapes and colors, it seems to be an intrinsic part of most everyone.  But in the booklet, Ricci makes a good point: "However, before anything else, it is essential to put one's mental chaos in order, if one wants to concretely realize one's creative impulse."  How many people, from politicians to painters, have big ideas about creating something but don't take the time to sit down and figure out how to accomplish it?  Usually all that gets created is a lot of hot air...